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MoonlightGraham · 03-29-2023, 09:36 PM

December 1, 2015
Lafayette 76, Manhattan 69
We play better in a road test at Manhattan, getting the better of the Jaspers in a gritty second half.

James Sanders returns to double-double status with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Joe Lien looks more like he did last year, netting 17 and making half his eight three-point attempts. Venceslás Castillo celebrates his return to the lineup with 10 points, 7 rebounds, an assist, and a steal.

But the star of the game is Rhett King. Seeing action at all three frontcourt positions in 25 minutes, the senior contributes 20 points and 7 rebounds. He also tries seven threes...and hits four of them.

I'm beginning to think Alvaro Kinard simply plays better when he comes off the bench. He's averaging only 6.8 PPG on 37% shooting. When we play Hofstra in two days, I'm going to roll out the heavyweights: Sanders, Castillo, and King.
Record: 4-1.

December 3, 2015
Hofstra 85, Lafayette 71
Hofstra is a good basketball team. They've improved steadily under coach Michael Pettway, a sublime recruiter who has raised the level of the Pride roster significantly.

Tonight, they force us to commit 21 turnovers, which is not like us at all. Hubert Song's woes continue; he scores only 8 points and only manages to take five shots. Alvaro Kinard (0 points, 3 rebounds) doesn't contribute much as our sixth man, either. Joe Lien scores 13, but turns the ball over six times.

On the other hand, Venceslás Castillo scores 19, James Sanders adds 16, and Rhett King gives us 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Record: 4-2.

December 7, 2015
Lafayette 92, Pennsylvania 44
The Leopards roar out of the traces tonight, amassing a 60-21 advantage in the first half and strolling the rest of the way to victory in Philadelphia.

Hubert Song plays like Hubert Song, leading us with 16 points and 5 assists. Joe Lien scores 14 points in only 17 minutes before fouling out. James Sanders adds 13 and 8 rebounds. And Good King Venceslás throws down with 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Our starting frontcourt is 20 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 834 pounds. Dividing their dimensions evenly would create three men who are a bit over 6'9" and weigh 278 pounds apiece. That's just fun. Sanders, King, and Castillo need a catchy group nickname.
Record: 5-2.

December 10, 2015
Lafayette 78, Delaware 71
This far-from-aesthetically-pleasing win doesn't send our fans home from the Kirby Center with a renewed appreciation for the game of basketball. That is, unless you enjoy watching players shoot free throws. Delaware shoots 38 of them (making 23), and we attempt 27 (making 17). So it's not even a fine example of the art of the foul shot.

On the bright side, Joe Lien and Hubert Song play well in the same game, scoring 17 and 16 points respectively. Venceslás Castillo (14) and James Sanders (10) join them to give us four players in double figures.

Armando Brown plays well, too: three assists and zero turnovers in 25 minutes.
Record: 6-2.

December 17, 2015
Lafayette 88, Ohio 70
Behind a career-high 33 points from Joe Lien, the Leopards romp to a big road win.

Twenty-one of Joe's points come from three-point shots; he drains 7 of 16 from behind the arc. James Sanders (16), Robert Song (13), and Venceslás Castillo (11) provide scoring support, and Rhett King snares another 14 rebounds.

Tonight, however, belongs to our sophomore sharpshooter from the Delaware Water Gap.
Record: 7-2.

December 19, 2015
Baylor 71, Lafayette 69
This away game, designed to help our RPI, nearly ends up in an upset. We go toe-to-toe with the Bears for 40 minutes, and Alvaro Kinard's three-ball with 22 seconds left gives us a chance to steal the result. We can't work any late magic, however, and Baylor holds on to a victory they might have thought would come easily.

Joe Lien leads the Leopards with 20 points, to which he adds 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Venceslás Castillo misses a double-double by one rebound (15p, 9r). James Sanders misses one by one point (9p, 13r).

We might very well have won the game if we could have stopped fouling our opponents. Both Lien and Hubert Song fouled out, and the Bears made 31 free throws.
Record: 7-3.

December 29, 2015
Missouri 80, Lafayette 77
After a nice holiday break, we travel to Mizzou and give a very good Big 12 team all they can handle, coming back from eight points down at halftime to have a shot at tying the score on our last possession. Hubert Song, who already had 24 points, sees his three-point attempt rim out.

Joe Lien finishes with 16 points, James Sanders with 11.

The worst news, however, comes from our medical staff. Venceslás Castillo sprains his wrist, and he'll be shelved for about 9 days. The Good King should be back in action for our Patriot League opener on January 9.
Record: 7-4.

03-29-2023, 09:36 PM	#126
MoonlightGraham High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2022	December 1, 2015 Lafayette 76, Manhattan 69 We play better in a road test at Manhattan, getting the better of the Jaspers in a gritty second half. James Sanders returns to double-double status with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Joe Lien looks more like he did last year, netting 17 and making half his eight three-point attempts. Venceslás Castillo celebrates his return to the lineup with 10 points, 7 rebounds, an assist, and a steal. But the star of the game is Rhett King. Seeing action at all three frontcourt positions in 25 minutes, the senior contributes 20 points and 7 rebounds. He also tries seven threes...and hits four of them. I'm beginning to think Alvaro Kinard simply plays better when he comes off the bench. He's averaging only 6.8 PPG on 37% shooting. When we play Hofstra in two days, I'm going to roll out the heavyweights: Sanders, Castillo, and King. Record: 4-1. December 3, 2015 Hofstra 85, Lafayette 71 Hofstra is a good basketball team. They've improved steadily under coach Michael Pettway, a sublime recruiter who has raised the level of the Pride roster significantly. Tonight, they force us to commit 21 turnovers, which is not like us at all. Hubert Song's woes continue; he scores only 8 points and only manages to take five shots. Alvaro Kinard (0 points, 3 rebounds) doesn't contribute much as our sixth man, either. Joe Lien scores 13, but turns the ball over six times. On the other hand, Venceslás Castillo scores 19, James Sanders adds 16, and Rhett King gives us 10 points and 11 rebounds. Record: 4-2. December 7, 2015 Lafayette 92, Pennsylvania 44 The Leopards roar out of the traces tonight, amassing a 60-21 advantage in the first half and strolling the rest of the way to victory in Philadelphia. Hubert Song plays like Hubert Song, leading us with 16 points and 5 assists. Joe Lien scores 14 points in only 17 minutes before fouling out. James Sanders adds 13 and 8 rebounds. And Good King Venceslás throws down with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Our starting frontcourt is 20 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 834 pounds. Dividing their dimensions evenly would create three men who are a bit over 6'9" and weigh 278 pounds apiece. That's just fun. Sanders, King, and Castillo need a catchy group nickname. Record: 5-2. December 10, 2015 Lafayette 78, Delaware 71 This far-from-aesthetically-pleasing win doesn't send our fans home from the Kirby Center with a renewed appreciation for the game of basketball. That is, unless you enjoy watching players shoot free throws. Delaware shoots 38 of them (making 23), and we attempt 27 (making 17). So it's not even a fine example of the art of the foul shot. On the bright side, Joe Lien and Hubert Song play well in the same game, scoring 17 and 16 points respectively. Venceslás Castillo (14) and James Sanders (10) join them to give us four players in double figures. Armando Brown plays well, too: three assists and zero turnovers in 25 minutes. Record: 6-2. December 17, 2015 Lafayette 88, Ohio 70 Behind a career-high 33 points from Joe Lien, the Leopards romp to a big road win. Twenty-one of Joe's points come from three-point shots; he drains 7 of 16 from behind the arc. James Sanders (16), Robert Song (13), and Venceslás Castillo (11) provide scoring support, and Rhett King snares another 14 rebounds. Tonight, however, belongs to our sophomore sharpshooter from the Delaware Water Gap. Record: 7-2. December 19, 2015 Baylor 71, Lafayette 69 This away game, designed to help our RPI, nearly ends up in an upset. We go toe-to-toe with the Bears for 40 minutes, and Alvaro Kinard's three-ball with 22 seconds left gives us a chance to steal the result. We can't work any late magic, however, and Baylor holds on to a victory they might have thought would come easily. Joe Lien leads the Leopards with 20 points, to which he adds 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Venceslás Castillo misses a double-double by one rebound (15p, 9r). James Sanders misses one by one point (9p, 13r). We might very well have won the game if we could have stopped fouling our opponents. Both Lien and Hubert Song fouled out, and the Bears made 31 free throws. Record: 7-3. December 29, 2015 Missouri 80, Lafayette 77 After a nice holiday break, we travel to Mizzou and give a very good Big 12 team all they can handle, coming back from eight points down at halftime to have a shot at tying the score on our last possession. Hubert Song, who already had 24 points, sees his three-point attempt rim out. Joe Lien finishes with 16 points, James Sanders with 11. The worst news, however, comes from our medical staff. Venceslás Castillo sprains his wrist, and he'll be shelved for about 9 days. The Good King should be back in action for our Patriot League opener on January 9. Record: 7-4. Last edited by MoonlightGraham : 03-30-2023 at 07:56 AM.